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Iran–Afghan relations
The collapse of the Afghan government and ascendance of the Sunni extremist Taliban to power presents strategic challenges to Iran and will test the ability of the new Iranian administration to respond to a regional crisis. For now, Tehran is treading very carefully....
Transit corridor linking Persian Gulf to the Black Sea
Iran has invested substantially in the transit sector over the past decade, in part because of its location as a hub connecting various regions and in part to focus on trade with immediately neighbouring countries. Expanding regional trade requires investment in...
What does Iran’s new president, Ebrahim Raisi, stand for?
Ebrahim Raisi was relatively unknown until 2017, when he ran as the main opponent to Hassan Rohani in the presidential election. He lost but was consequently appointed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to head the judiciary. Many understood that decision as a sign that the...